NGC 6025

NGC 6025 (also known as Caldwell 95) is an open cluster located 2,700 light years away in the Triangulum Australe constellation. It was discovered by Abbe Lacaille in 1751 or 1752 during his South Africa tour.

Map showing location of NGC 6025
NGC 6025
Observation data (2000 epoch)
ConstellationTriangulum Australe
Right ascension 16h 03m 42s
Declination−60° 30 00
Distance2,700 ly
Apparent magnitude (V)5.1
Apparent dimensions (V)12'
Physical characteristics
Other designationsCaldwell 95, Collinder 296, Melotte 139, Lacaille III.10, Dunlop 304


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